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These notes cover abnormalities that can occur during development ({{abnormal development}}) often described as {{congenital abnormalities}} or {{birth defects}}. There are many different ways that developmental abnormalities can occur the 3 major types are '''Genetic''' (inherited), '''Environmental''' (maternal) and '''Idiopathic''' (unknown, not determined) derived abnormalities. The environmental factors that cause or lead to any of these abnormalities are described as teratogens. Congenital abnormalities are classified under the system called the [[International Classification of Diseases]] ({{ICD-11}}) that version updated in 2018. |
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Introduction
How and why do things go wrong in development?
These notes cover abnormalities that can occur during development (abnormal development) often described as congenital abnormalities or birth defects. There are many different ways that developmental abnormalities can occur the 3 major types are Genetic (inherited), Environmental (maternal) and Idiopathic (unknown, not determined) derived abnormalities. The environmental factors that cause or lead to any of these abnormalities are described as teratogens. Congenital abnormalities are classified under the system called the International Classification of Diseases ( ICD-11) that version updated in 2018.